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Cosmoprof Bologna 2026 in 5 trends

For its latest edition, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna presented its CosmoTrends report, developed in collaboration with the trend forecasting agency Beautystreams. After analyzing hundreds of submissions from exhibitors, five major trends have emerged, ranging from longevity and biotechnology to hair care innovations and sensory experiences taken to the extreme.

Is the beauty and personal care section in supermarkets really holding up?

On March 13, 2026, at the Beauty Business event organized by CEW France, Emily Mayer, Director of Business Insights at Circana, presented a review of the 2025 beauty and personal care market in mass retail. According to her, the market is stabilizing in terms of volume but is clearly experiencing a slowdown in value growth.

Is the pharmacy the beauty destination of the future?

On March 13, 2026, at the Beauty Business event organized by CEW France, Nicolas Grélaud, CEO of OpenHealth, provided an overview of the pharmacy sector as a beauty distribution channel. According to him, the pharmacy has entered a new era.

When sunscreen gets a makeover

Based on data from online research and social media, the trend forecasting agency Spate highlights a shift in the solar care market. This category of skincare products is now focused on how they look on the skin and their ease of use.

The cosmetics market in the face of change

At the Rencontres Ingrecos event held in Paris on March 17, 2025, Jean-Marc Giroux, President of Cosmed, presented an overview of the current state of the cosmetics industry. Here is a summary of the key points of his presentation.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

79% of French people affected by hair loss

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A study conducted by Ifop and Norgil, a network of hair expert institutes, reveals that in 25 years, the proportion of French people affected by hair ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

The Spanish Cosmetics and Perfume market

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Spain is the 5th European market of Cosmetics, Hygiene and Pharmacy, and the 4th client of France (more than 692 millions € sales) with a consumption ...

Monday, March 16, 2015

Will the long-lasting claim be the key differentiator for bodycare products?

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Long-lasting goes hand in hand with protection in bodycare – protection from dry skin as well as protection against the elements - and cosmetic brands...

Thursday, March 12, 2015

€5 billion and 50,000 jobs: the cost of counterfeit cosmetics

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According to a report by OHIM (the EU agency entrusted with the registration of Community trade-marks and designs), nearly €5 billion and 50,000 jobs ...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Conventional vs Organic cosmetics: which distribution channel for which product?

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CosmeticOBS carried out a survey of its Internet users on organic cosmetics* in January 2015. Which distribution channels do consumers favour when buy...

Monday, March 2, 2015

In short - Unilever to acquire REN Skincare

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The Dutch food and cosmetics group Unilever announced this monday that it has signed an agreement to acquire REN Skincare, the British skincare brand.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

The french selective perfume market is withstanding the economic crisis

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While consumption has slowed in 2014, selective perfumery is holding ground with 2.9 billion euros of sales revenue. The NPD announced -0.6% value alt...

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Men’s grooming attitudes extend into body hair

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Men’s body grooming and hair removal habits are changing and could be a lucrative revenue source for cosmetic brands. An analysis by Mintel Beauty Tea...

Thursday, February 5, 2015

More truly natural products strengthens the natural cosmetic market

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While products formulated with a high proportion of synthetic ingredients dominate the global natural personal care market, accounting for nearly 75% ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Eye make-up will continue to favour neutral colours

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Eye make-up brands will continue to favour neutral colours but there is space for bolder colours as new digital tools enable consumers to experiment w...

Monday, February 2, 2015

Seoul, the new Beauty Capital

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South Korea is now more than ever the centre of attention in the world of cosmetics. As its cosmetics exports last year jumped more than 50 percent to...

Thursday, January 29, 2015

2014: a market maintained in Beauty!

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The NPD Group, market research specialist, has unveiled the balance sheet and sales figures for beauty in France for the year 2014. Conclusion: The be...